Runners--need race schedule input!

whatjesseats

I am running my first 10k on April 6 (CRBR in Charleston). How soon is too soon to run a second 10k?

I'm using Jeff Galloway's 10k training plan (though I don't take walk breaks) -- I chose this one because it includes a few training runs at or above the 10k distance (other plans I found don't have you running 10k until the race itself). I'm currently on week 7 and loving it.

I'd like to sign up for another 10k on April 13, but have some doubts about running another race so soon.

I do have several 5ks under my belt, but I haven't raced on back-to-back weekends before.

What do you think?
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Codefox

I think you'll be fine. At that distance you shouldn't really need much/any recovery time for the race.

kopmom

No, not too soon ! You are already trained so might as well

stetienne

Go for it! A week between should be plenty of recovery.

whatjesseats

Thanks for the responses! Any thoughts about my training for the week between?

samanthasimps0n

Hey there! I'm currently training for a half marathon and my plan has me running 6 miles at least once a week. I think you would be fine to run another 10k 1 week after your first one I would take the following 3 days off of running completely to rest your muscles. Then maybe do a 4 mile run, followed by a 5-6 mile run, then a cross training day (yoga, spinning, something light), then race day! Good luck! Its great to see you running

kopmom

Hey there! I'm currently training for a half marathon and my plan has me running 6 miles at least once a week. I think you would be fine to run another 10k 1 week after your first one I would take the following 3 days off of running completely to rest your muscles. Then maybe do a 4 mile run, followed by a 5-6 mile run, then a cross training day (yoga, spinning, something light), then race day! Good luck! Its great to see you running

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